Spicy Pumpkin Soup With Green Chili Swirl Recipe

Name: Spicy Pumpkin Soup With Green Chili Swirl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced, drained; 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin; 1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional); salt, to taste

Servings: persons

1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced, drained
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
salt, to taste

1
Combine green chilies, sour cream and cilantro in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. (See description note for alternative to processing.).
2
Combine pumpkin, chicken broth, water, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and pepper if desired, in a medium saucepan; stir in 1/4 cup of the green chili mixture.
3
Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium.
4
Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Pour into 4 serving bowls and top each with a dollop of the the remaining green chili mixture and additional sour cream, if desired. Check seasoning to see if it needs adjustment or salt.
6
Run tip of spoon through dollops to make swirl.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced, drained, 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin, and more.

Yes, Spicy Pumpkin Soup With Green Chili Swirl falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spicy Pumpkin Soup With Green Chili Swirl

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